Synopses & Reviews
Open an eBay business quickly and easily and start reaping huge profits! With more than 135 million members, eBay is the worlds largest online marketplace, and this step-by-step book shows you how to set up shop there. Youll learn how to create a sellers account, post persuasive auction listings, and establish yourself as a trusted eBay business owner. Once youve gotten your business off the ground, youll learn to streamline operations; locate new inventory; handle payments, shipping, and taxes; avoid pitfalls; and more. Whether youre an existing small business owner looking to sell on eBay or a casual eBay seller who wants to ramp up, youll profit from the expert advice in this book.
- Set up your new eBay business with ease
- Promote your products with imaginative descriptions, clear photos, and well-presented listings
- Manage and schedule multiple auction listings
- Create a compelling eBay store or individual web site
- Accept various payment methods
- Pack and ship merchandise securely and follow up with feedback
- Increase sales possibilities with no reserve bidding, “Buy it Now” pricing, and live auctions
- Earn big profits by selling specialty items, including vehicles
- Protect yourself from fraud and resolve disputes
- Keep your eBay business legal and fulfill tax requirements
About the Author - Greg Holden is the best-selling author of 30 books on computers and the Internet, including How to Do Everything with eBay and The Collectors Guide to eBay, both from McGraw-Hill/Osborne.
Synopsis
This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job Find out how to establish a seller's account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and "buy it now" pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.
About the Author
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